{"id":106406,"date":"2026-08-06T06:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/finance-and-administration-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T06:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:41:26","slug":"finance-and-administration-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/finance-and-administration-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance and Administration Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Finance and Administration Officer\", \"description\": \"Objective\\nThe Finance Officer assists the Finance team in managing, processing and troubleshooting various accounts and transactions. From time to time the Finance Officer may be required to provide administrative support.\\nPosition in the Organisation\\nThe Finance Officer reports directly to the Regional Finance Manager and works closely with the Regional Senior Finance Manager and the in-country Finance and Administration representatives in the regional office. At the country office level, the Finance Officer works closely with the Country Projects Manager, Regional Senior Finance Manager and Regional Finance Manager.\\nKey Result Areas\\nFinancial Management & Accounting\\nManage financial transactions, maintain accurate accounting records, perform bank and ledger reconciliations, administer accounts payable and receivable, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and internal controls.\\nFinancial Reporting & Budget Management\\nPrepare financial and donor reports, support month-end and year-end closing, monitor project budgets, analyse expenditure variances, and provide financial information to support planning and decision-making.\\nStatutory Compliance & Payroll Administration\\nSupport payroll administration, prepare and remit statutory deductions, maintain payroll records, and ensure compliance with applicable tax, labour, and statutory regulations.\\nProcurement, Grants & Asset Management\\nSupport procurement processes, monitor grant expenditure and donor compliance, maintain procurement documentation, manage organizational assets, and ensure effective inventory control.\\nAdministration & Office Operations\\nCoordinate office administration, records management, travel, logistics, facilities, supplier contracts, and office resources to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.\\nInternal Controls, Risk Management & Audit\\nMaintain effective internal controls, support internal and external audits, identify and report financial risks, implement audit recommendations, and strengthen governance and compliance.\\nStakeholder Support & Customer Service\\nProvide responsive financial and administrative support to programme teams, management, donors, vendors, banks, and statutory authorities while maintaining strong professional relationships.\\nContinuous Improvement & Digital Transformation\\nDrive continuous improvement by enhancing finance and administrative processes, supporting ERP and digital solutions, promoting automation, and strengthening operational efficiency and service delivery.\\nEducation & Professional Qualifications\\nBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.\\nCPA K, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.\\nMembership with ICPAK or another recognized professional accounting body is an added advantage.\\nExperience\\nMinimum of 3\u20135 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, preferably within an international NGO or donor-funded environment.\\nExperience in financial reporting, budgeting, and grant financial management.\\nExperience supporting procurement and administration functions.\\nExperience using ERP\/accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SunSystems, SAP, Oracle, or similar.\\nGood understanding of donor compliance requirements and Kenyan statutory regulations.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-05\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Solidaridad Eastern &amp; Central Africa Expertise Centre SECAEC\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-18T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Solidaridad Eastern &amp; Central Africa Expertise Centre SECAEC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-18<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Objective<br \/>The Finance Officer assists the Finance team in managing, processing and troubleshooting various accounts and transactions. From time to time the Finance Officer may be required to provide administrative support.<br \/>Position in the Organisation<br \/>The Finance Officer reports directly to the Regional Finance Manager and works closely with the Regional Senior Finance Manager and the in-country Finance and Administration representatives in the regional office. At the country office level, the Finance Officer works closely with the Country Projects Manager, Regional Senior Finance Manager and Regional Finance Manager.<br \/>Key Result Areas<br \/>Financial Management &#038; Accounting<br \/>Manage financial transactions, maintain accurate accounting records, perform bank and ledger reconciliations, administer accounts payable and receivable, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and internal controls.<br \/>Financial Reporting &#038; Budget Management<br \/>Prepare financial and donor reports, support month-end and year-end closing, monitor project budgets, analyse expenditure variances, and provide financial information to support planning and decision-making.<br \/>Statutory Compliance &#038; Payroll Administration<br \/>Support payroll administration, prepare and remit statutory deductions, maintain payroll records, and ensure compliance with applicable tax, labour, and statutory regulations.<br \/>Procurement, Grants &#038; Asset Management<br \/>Support procurement processes, monitor grant expenditure and donor compliance, maintain procurement documentation, manage organizational assets, and ensure effective inventory control.<br \/>Administration &#038; Office Operations<br \/>Coordinate office administration, records management, travel, logistics, facilities, supplier contracts, and office resources to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.<br \/>Internal Controls, Risk Management &#038; Audit<br \/>Maintain effective internal controls, support internal and external audits, identify and report financial risks, implement audit recommendations, and strengthen governance and compliance.<br \/>Stakeholder Support &#038; Customer Service<br \/>Provide responsive financial and administrative support to programme teams, management, donors, vendors, banks, and statutory authorities while maintaining strong professional relationships.<br \/>Continuous Improvement &#038; Digital Transformation<br \/>Drive continuous improvement by enhancing finance and administrative processes, supporting ERP and digital solutions, promoting automation, and strengthening operational efficiency and service delivery.<br \/>Education &#038; Professional Qualifications<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.<br \/>CPA K, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.<br \/>Membership with ICPAK or another recognized professional accounting body is an added advantage.<br \/>Experience<br \/>Minimum of 3\u20135 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, preferably within an international NGO or donor-funded environment.<br \/>Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and grant financial management.<br \/>Experience supporting procurement and administration functions.<br \/>Experience using ERP\/accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SunSystems, SAP, Oracle, or similar.<br \/>Good understanding of donor compliance requirements and Kenyan statutory regulations.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Solidaridad Eastern &#038; Central Africa Expertise Centre (SECAEC) on solidaridadnetworkeca.bamboohr.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1297561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-18 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Solidaridad Eastern &amp; Central Africa Expertise Centre SECAEC Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-18 Job Description ObjectiveThe Finance Officer assists the Finance team in managing, processing and troubleshooting various accounts and transactions. 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